Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
20 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | BAN: 203/8 (4 runs required, RR: 10.15)

  • Taskin Ahmed2 (2b)
  • Shoriful Islam4 (2b)
  • Dasun Shanaka3-0-36-2
  • Matheesha Pathirana4-0-56-1

That said, it will be a wrap from us. A phenomenal start to the series, and one you hope is a sign of things to come. Isam's report should be up soon. But for now, on behalf of Fidel and the rest of the team, this is Madushka signing off. Catch us for game two on Wednesday!

So Charith Asalanka is the Player of the Match for his 21-ball 44 and three catches, including the high pressure one to dismiss Jaker. But Jaker is rightfully cricinfo's MVP, because that was some hand, and one that certainly didn't deserve to be on the losing end.

Some Jaker Ali info in from Isam: "Jaker Ali developed his skills in domestic cricket for the past few years before hitting his stride this season with some important runs, mostly in the death overs, for Comilla Victorians."

Mahmudur: "Game of Cricket is the real winner in this game! Congratulations Sri Lanka! Well done Bangladesh! "

JOYDEEP GILL: "409 runs with 23 sixes within 40 overs this match was excited with raining boundaries one more thing this was nail biter match you couldn't ask for "

9.50pm Well, let's first and foremost take a moment to breathe. Cos that was some breathtaking cricket on display! Dasun Shanaka in the end holds his nerve, grabbing two wickets and giving away just 8 runs in the final over to help Sri Lanka edge a nail-biter and take a 1-0 lead in this series. But this was a chase all about Jaker Ali, and before that Mahmadullah. Sri Lanka had done exceedingly well to put on 206 batting first, courtesy hands from Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka, but with dew in full effect Sri Lanka's bowlers - particularly Matheesha Pathirana - struggled to contain Bangladesh. Angelo Mathews grabbed early wickets in the chase, and Bangladesh looked in danger of folding cheaply at times, but Mahmadullah and Jaker had other ideas striking a pair of blistering fifties to keep Bangladesh in the hunt. But just as they felt they had the upper hand, Shanaka and co. held their nerve to grab an exhilarating win.

19.6
1
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run, And Sri Lanka hold on! They win by 3 runs, but it's heartbreak for Bangladesh who became favourites in what was an improbable chase at times! Shanaka though nails the wide yorker. Taskin looks to swing this away but it's an inside edge into the pads for just one. Sri Lanka breathe a heavy sigh of relief

Just some mind games there I think. Giving themselves some time to think. 5 to win, 4 for a super over.

19.5
1lb
Shanaka to Shoriful Islam, 1 leg bye, Slower ball, looks to heave this over long-on but he can't connect. They run the leg bye, but now they need a boundary. Sri Lanka have asked for this review, but this was quite clearly striking almost a foot outside off stump.
19.4
4
Shanaka to Shoriful Islam, FOUR, Shoriful you beauty! Length ball swatted over extra cover! 200 is up!
19.3
W
Shanaka to Jaker Ali, OUT, Jaker is gone! Can you believe it?! This was full on off, Jaker looks to get under it but it's the bottom of the bat. Asalanka is at long-off, and he judges this perfectly. Goes low and forward to his left and holds on under pressure. His scream can be heard in a shell shocked Sylhet

Jaker Ali c Asalanka b Shanaka 68 (70m 34b 4x4 6x6) SR: 200.00

Jaker looks like a man who knows he has this in his hands. 10 from 4.

19.2
1
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run, Jaker is back on strike! This was full on off, driven to mid-off and they scurry

Uwaisul Karnain: "Did the slow over rate produce SL that wicket?" --- Perhaps.

19.2
1w
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, 1 wide, Wide! This was full and wide, looking for the wide yorker but it's too wide

Taskin now, he just needs a single

19.1
W
Shanaka to Rishad Hossain, OUT, Rishad goes for the glory and only finds mid-off! Wide yorker-cum-low-full-toss, Rishad reaches for it and gets a toe-end on the drive. Asalanka scrambles to his left and takes a good catch

Rishad Hossain c Asalanka b Shanaka 0 (8m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00

Rishad has one job here, just get Jaker on strike. Sri Lanka penalised for a slow over rate, Shanaka to bowl with five in the circle.

END OF OVER:
19 | 15 Runs | BAN: 195/6 (12 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 10.26, RRR: 12.00)

  • Jaker Ali68 (33b)
  • Rishad Hossain0 (1b)
  • Matheesha Pathirana4-0-56-1
  • Binura Fernando4-0-41-2
18.6
4
Pathirana to Jaker Ali, FOUR, Tonked over extra cover! Jaker doesn't want the single to keep the strike, he just leans back and smacks this length ball over the infield
18.5
0
Pathirana to Jaker Ali, no run, Short and wide, swing and a miss. This was just within the lines
18.4
0
Pathirana to Jaker Ali, no run, full and wide, carved to extra cover. Refuses the single
18.3
4
Pathirana to Jaker Ali, FOUR, Fine leg is there but it doesn't matter! This is Jaker's day! Full on the pads, and he just whips this left of the man and it races beyond Akila's dive

Deep midwicket goes back now, third man in the circle

Bangladesh 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0Soumya SarkarLitton Das
2nd21Soumya SarkarNajmul Hossain Shanto
3rd9Najmul Hossain ShantoTowhid Hridoy
4th38MahmudullahNajmul Hossain Shanto
5th47MahmudullahJaker Ali
6th65Jaker AliMahedi Hasan
7th15Jaker AliRishad Hossain
8th2Taskin AhmedJaker Ali
9th6Taskin AhmedShoriful Islam